Born in Williamston, he was a son of the late Jasper Raymond King, Sr. and Lillian Alewine Price King.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Katie King of the home; siblings, Cecil King (Guynell) of Piedmont, Robert King (Margaret) of Mauldin, Mary Reeves of Greenville, JoAn Powers (Carol) of Weaverville, NC and Ruby Gerisch (Lewis) of Williamston.

Born in Pelzer, he was a son of the late Lewis Kay and Martha Evelyn Land Alverson. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Southside Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Donna Alverson Ucles (Omar) of Taylors, Sylvia Alverson Nickles (Shannon) of Williamston; son, Scott Alverson (Angie) of West Pelzer; special family friend, Bill Blakely of the home; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by sister JoAnn Brown; brother, Ray Alverson.

Visitation was on Sunday, February 14 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Gray Mortuary.

The funeral was held on Monday, February 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church. Burial followed at Washington Baptist Church Cemetery.

Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. The body is at Unity Mortuary Chapel in Williamston and will be on view Friday; the wake is 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.

HUGH MARION SMITH

Hugh Marion Smith, 89, of Piedmont, died Sunday, February 14, 2016.

Born in Piedmont, he was the son of the late Alvin Thomas Smith and Ethel Marie Casey Smith.

He was a member of Piedmont United Methodist Church and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy.